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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Taxation Review: Discussion (24 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: I thank both groups for their presentations and apologise for having missed the ICSA one. We meet all the agri-groups prior to each annual budget and we listen to many similar presentations. Can both groups respond to the question of income averaging, which does cause a problem? Can the ICSA expand further on how income averaging can be achieved? Farming is a volatile sector and much...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Taxation Review: Discussion (24 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: We will have about five minutes before the vote. Can we ask the witnesses to reply before we leave?

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: Excuse me, Senator Ó Clochartaigh. I call the Deputy Leader.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: The debate on this motion will conclude at 2 p.m.

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: Amendment No. 3 was missed and cannot be moved.

Seanad: Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (12 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: The Tánaiste is not here.

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: We have nothing to hide in a banking inquiry.

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: We do.

Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: It is happening.

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jun 2014)

Pat O'Neill: Next Thursday.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on a matter I raised in the Seanad based on an initiative started by Young Fine Gael. Young people from 16 to 18 years of age will now be eligible for student fares on Bus Éireann, Luas, DART, short hop Irish Rail journeys, on Dublin Bus and in Cork. That is a help but I also ask that the initiative would be...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 May 2014)

Pat O'Neill: I compliment the Minister on bringing the Bill through the House. He has introduced a great deal of legislation in both Houses, which is reflective of his vast portfolio. I hope this Bill helps to streamline the registration process for merchant ships. It is particularly welcome that we are dealing with safety aspects in respect of jet skis and so on, which were not dealt with in previous...

Seanad: State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Second Stage (13 May 2014)

Pat O'Neill: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Leo Varadkar, and the Bill. One of the most important aspects of the legislation is that it deals with Shannon Airport which, for whatever reason, was downgraded by successive Governments. When I was young, there were two main airports in the country. If one was flying transatlantic, one travelled via Shannon Airport. Likewise, if one was flying to England...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Pat O'Neill: We are in an election period with the local and European elections being held on 23 May. The issue I raise now is one I raised when I served on a county council, namely, that something must be done about our electoral register. The issue of the register may not apply as much in a general election because it is more likely that people will be registered in a constituency and they may vote in...

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Pat O'Neill: Before I call on the Acting Leader to move the Adjournment I wish everyone a happy Easter.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Pat O'Neill: The person mentioned is not here to defend herself.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Pat O'Neill: Is the Senator sure about that?

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Pat O'Neill: I ask Senator Terry Leyden to conclude.

Seanad: An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (17 Apr 2014)

Pat O'Neill: The Senator is way over time.